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Knaresborough is an historic market town and civil parish in the Borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire located on the River Nidd, approximately four miles east of the centre of Harrogate.

 


 

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Latest News

UK Town of Culture Competition

UK Town of Culture Competition

Published: 2 Jul 26

Knaresborough could be the UK Town of Culture 2028! We have officially entered the competition to become the UK Town of Culture 2028! In celebration of our town’s culture and heritage, we have submitted a digital postcard to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in support of our bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028. Read More...

Sustainability Win

Sustainability Win

Published: 29 Jun 26

Stockwell Community Wellbeing Hub has achieved a big sustainability win Read More...

Knaresborough Celebrates One Year of the Mayor’s Town Guides

Knaresborough Celebrates One Year of the Mayor’s Town Guides

Published: 23 Jun 26

Knaresborough Town Council is marking a major milestone on 25 June 2026: one year since the graduation of the town’s volunteer ITG White Badge Town Guides and the launch of The Mayor of Knaresborough’s Town Walking Tours. In just twelve months, more than 1,000 people have taken part in a free tour — a remarkable achievement that has exceeded all expectations. Read More...

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